Russian government dash out cars to Olympic medalists

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Besides fame and glory, this year’s Russian Olympic medalists are getting a handsome cash prize and a new luxury car.

Each of the 129 Russians who won medals in individual or team events at the 2012 London Olympics have all received personalized Audis from the Russian government, with different models for gold, silver and bronze winners. 


Gold medal winners received Audi A8s, which sells for $120,000. Silver medalists got A7s ($75,000), and bronze medalists got A6s ($50,000).. Not only that, all the medalists were given state honors by President Vladimir Putin in a ceremony that held at the Kremlin on Wednesday.

The nation finished fourth in the total medals count, with 82  ------24 golds, 26 silvers and 32 bronzes.
Russia’smedal-winning Olympic athletes received cars after being given state honors by President Vladimir Putin
Russia’smedal-winning Olympic athletes received cars after being given state honors by President Vladimir Putin
Some of Russia’s medal-winning Olympic athletes with their cars.

So Impressive! Big up to Russian Govt..

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